Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 31–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 14–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlis…
- Game date
- 2006-01-08
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–17 on 2006-01-08, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 17–14 halftime lead. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +22.10 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(6:58) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(1:17) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(13:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 39-W.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(3:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(5:17) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlisberger. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker from A.Randle El (PIT#82) thrown back to B.Rothlisberger (PIT#7) from the PIT 49 to the PIT 45}
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(10:32) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:58FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 0-3
(6:58) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:17TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 20
- Score
- 0-9
(1:17) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:09XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 0-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:18TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 19
- Score
- 6-10
(13:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 39-W.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:11XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:18TD THT. HoushmandzadehPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 7-16
(6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:13XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:52TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 13-17
(3:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:48XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:17TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 20-17
(5:17) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:12XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 21-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:23TD BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 43
- Score
- 27-17
(1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlisberger. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker from A.Randle El (PIT#82) thrown back to B.Rothlisberger (PIT#7) from the PIT 49 to the PIT 45}
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:13XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 28-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:32FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 31-17
(10:32) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +22.10 total EPA · 22 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2
Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.26 EPA/play - 3K. Walter · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 4
Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play - 5W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 6C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.81 EPA/play
- 7C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.81 EPA/play
- 8T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+22.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+5.52 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlisberger. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker from A.Randle El (PIT#82) thrown back to B.R
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.86 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +1.00 EPA/play · +22.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.287 | +0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.814 | +0.136 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.305 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.287 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.7% | 49.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +3.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +20.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:09) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 39-W.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 13:11) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 6:13) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 3:48) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:12) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 43 (Q3 1:23); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete to 82-A.Randle El. PENALTY on CIN-34-K.Kaesviharn, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at CIN 45 - No Play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlisberger. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker from A.Randle El (PIT#82
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry to PIT 22 for 66 yards (26-D.Townsend). {C.Palmer (CIN#9) injured on the play, came off the field on a cart}
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:52) — (9:52) (Field Goal formation) 19-K.Larson Aborted. 48-B.St. Louis FUMBLES at PIT 15, recovered by CIN-17-S.Graham at PIT 34. 17-S.Graham to PIT 34 for no gain (81-S.Morey).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson to CIN 21 for 54 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn). Penalty on CIN-21-R.Bauman, Illegal Contact, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlisberger. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker from A.Randle El (PIT#82
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry to PIT 22 for 66 yards (26-D.Townsend). {C.Palmer (CIN#9) injured on the play, came off the field on a cart}
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at PIT 38. 51-J.Farrior pushed ob at CIN 40 for 22 yards (84-T.Houshmandzadeh).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete to 82-A.Randle El. PENALTY on CIN-34-K.Kaesviharn, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at CIN 45 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 6:58 · PIT 5 · Score 0-3
(6:58) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:17 · PIT 20 · Score 0-9
(1:17) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 1:09 · PIT 2 · Score 0-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:18 · CIN 19 · Score 6-10
(13:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 39-W.Parker for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:11 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:18 · PIT 7 · Score 7-16
(6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:13 · PIT 2 · Score 7-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:52 · CIN 5 · Score 13-17
(3:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:48 · CIN 2 · Score 14-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:17 · CIN 5 · Score 20-17
(5:17) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:12 · CIN 2 · Score 21-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:23 · CIN 43 · Score 27-17
(1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlisberger. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker from A.Randle El (PIT#82 - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:13 · CIN 2 · Score 28-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 10:32 · CIN 3 · Score 31-17
(10:32) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2006-01-08?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-17 in Week 18, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Cincinnati Bengals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 1:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 13:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 6:18) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 3:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q3 5:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 1:23) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 6:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 10:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.86 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.6% completion, +1.00 EPA per dropback, +22.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+5.52 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El right end to PIT 45 for -12 yards. Lateral to 7-B.Roethlisberger. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-C.Wilson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker from.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L
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